Aptos Payments Grant is sponsored by Aptos Network. Supports founders building next-generation payment infrastructure on the Aptos blockchain, including hands-on support and ecosystem-wide amplification.

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Aptos Foundation’s Payment Grants supports teams reimagining how money moves. With up to $150,000 in milestone-based funding, the program backs builders creating wallets, APIs, compliance layers, and infrastructure that enable fast, low-cost, programmable payments on Aptos. Payment Grants are built for founders solving real-world payment challenges.

If your work makes moving money faster, safer, or more accessible, this program is designed for you. Exceptional founders with a proven track record Aptos-native applications or integrations with massive distribution Projects that focus on specific payments use cases or regions aligned with our priorities Payment Grants follow a clear, milestone-based process Submit your roadmap, milestones, and budget.

Applications are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Some applicants may be invited to a short call. Selected teams complete identity verification and sign a grant agreement.

Funds are released in stages as you hit agreed milestones. Here are some of the areas we’re excited to support Payments Infrastructure Rails, APIs, and orchestration layers that make stablecoin payments possible at scale. Consumer Platforms Neobanks, wallets, and fintech products that bring stablecoins into everyday life.

Cross-Border Flows Remittances, FX, and liquidity networks that move money instantly across borders. New Payment Models Micropayments, streaming, programmable and agent-driven payments. Merchant & Commerce Checkout, POS, and tools that let businesses accept and settle in stablecoins.

Treasury & Payroll Platforms that help companies hold, move, and pay out in stablecoins. Identity & Compliance Onchain identity, KYC/AML, and regulatory tooling that unlock adoption. summary:hover)]:border-inverted-100 border-inverted-100/15 border-b" name="grants-detail-faq"> Who can apply?

We welcome applications from small teams, enterprises, academic and research groups, and non-profit organizations. Projects involving illicit trade, money laundering, pornography, or illegal activity are not summary:hover)]:border-inverted-100 border-inverted-100/15 border-b" name="grants-detail-faq"> Can I apply if I've already raised funding? Yes.

Teams that have raised up to seed funding are eligible. Payment Grants are designed for MVP+ projects with early traction that are still pre-Series A. summary:hover)]:border-inverted-100 border-inverted-100/15 border-b" name="grants-detail-faq"> What additional support comes with a Payment Grant?

Beyond funding, selected teams may receive Gas Station Credits, Security Credits, technical mentorship, and visibility within the Aptos ecosystem. summary:hover)]:border-inverted-100 border-inverted-100/15 border-b" name="grants-detail-faq"> What if my project isn't payments-specific? If your project isn't payments-specific, consider an Ecosystem Grant .

Early-stage teams without an MVP should begin with Builder Programs like hackathons or Aptos summary:hover)]:border-inverted-100 border-inverted-100/15 border-b" name="grants-detail-faq"> Do I need to be open source now? Open-source projects are preferred, but a clear plan to open-source over time is also acceptable.

In some cases, you may be asked to open-source specific components related to your Aptos grant, such as summary:hover)]:border-inverted-100 border-inverted-100/15 border-b" name="grants-detail-faq"> How are grants funded? Funding is milestone-based. You'll propose milestones in your application, and if approved, funds are released in stages as those milestones are met.

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